Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual Quiz
Body Electrical System

Front Washer Motor Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body Electrical System
General Information — 4Engine Mechanical System — 50Engine Electrical System — 20Emission Control System — 30Engine Control System/Fuel System — 84Automatic Transmission — 98Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 12Restraints — 50Brake System — 38Body (Interior and Exterior) — 54Body Electrical System — 233Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 57
19steps
~114min
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Inspection

  1. After connecting the washer motor to the reservoir, fill the reservoir with water.
    Before filling the reservoir with water, check the filter for foreign material or contamination. If necessary, clean the filter.
  2. Connect the positive (+) battery cable to terminal 2 and the negative (-) battery cable to terminal 1.
  3. Make sure the motor operates normally, the washer motor runs, and water is sprayed from the front nozzles.
  4. If abnormal, replace the washer motor.
    NO Description NO Description
    1 GROUND 2 Washer (+)

  5. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  6. Drain less than 650 mL of washer fluid.
  7. Check the continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 at each float position. There should be continuity when the float is down. There should be no continuity when the float is up.
  8. If continuity is not as specified, replace the washer fluid level sensor.
Washer Fluid Level Sensor Switch

Removal
  • When servicing the washer pump, be careful not to damage the washer pump seal.
  • Do not operate the washer pump until the washer reservoir is filled. Failure to do so may cause premature pump failure.
  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the front bumper. (Refer to BD group - "Front Bumper")
  3. Remove the washer hose and disconnect the washer motor connector (A) and the level sensor connector (B).
  4. Remove the washer motor (A).
    • Washer fluid may leak from the reservoir opening.
  5. Remove the washer reservoir by removing the 2 bolts (A).

Installation

  1. Install the washer reservoir.
    Before installing the washer motor, check the filter for foreign material or contamination. If necessary, clean the filter.
  2. Install the washer motor.
  3. Install the washer hose.
  4. Connect the washer motor connector and the level sensor connector.
  5. Install the front bumper.
  6. Check the operation of the washer motor.

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